Forklift Driver 1st Shift
Pure's Food Specialties, LLC. · Melrose Park, IL · 3 wk ago
Management$20–$20.25/hrFull-time
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Forklift Operator to join our team for the third shift. The ideal candidate will have experience operating forklifts, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods in a warehouse or distribution environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain inventory
- Organize and secure materials, such as boxes, bales, pallets, and super stacks in a safe way
- Pick orders from inventory using a pick sheet
- Shrink wrap pallets to prepare them for shipping
- Weigh products and/or loads and record weight
- Move hazardous materials
- Report any faulty equipment, damage to racks, or other potential safety hazards
- Take certification update courses
- Maintain a clean work area
- Analyze production schedules to determine movement, deliveries, and material requirements
- Maintain equipment by cleaning, oiling, recharging, refueling, etc.
- Consult and coordinate with manager, employees, other departments, and equipment manufacturers regarding loading and unloading operations
- Attend meetings with manager and coworkers
- Prepare, present and/or approve bill of ladings
- Check-in and approve new shipments
- Perform quality checks
- Adhere to uniform requirement
- Ensure the oldest products are picked first by rotating stock
- Be alert of other employees in the work zone
- Report quality variances to the proper channels
- Use radio frequency equipment as needed for picking, put-away, receiving, and load functions
- Comply with OSHA Standards
Requirements
- 1-3 years of certified forklift experience
- Preferred sit-down forklift and pallet jack experience
- Basic math skills
- Ability to communicate and read labels in English (Bilingual preferred)
Work Environment & Physical Demands
This position works in a manufacturing facility.
Frequently carry or lift 50 pounds or more.
Schedule
Monday - Friday and Saturdays when needed
5:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
- 401k Plan
- Short-term disability available
- Paid holidays, vacation, and paid sick leave
Pay
$20.00/hr to $20.25/hr